Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 01118 | 06/11/2001 | 622650 | Subject regarding new version 3.0 diagnostic soptware available for certain e.v. vehicles. *tt | 10/22/2001 | |
| 15095 | 07/01/2001 | 621020 | Information pertaining to fuel octaine parameter adjustment with ngs. *tt | 09/06/2001 | |
| 01412 | 03/05/2001 | 619428 | High voltage insulated safety gloves testing and ordering information. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| 14529 | 12/01/2000 | 616838 | Subject regarding ash cup now available for separate order. *tt | 03/13/2001 | |
| 5134 | 12/01/1998 | 615330 | Some supercabs may exhibit a buzz from the rear speakers. this may be the interior trim vibrating at times. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| 13147 | 08/01/1999 | 6091938 | Subject regarding the abs module active command modes feature of ngs software version 16.1. *tt | 11/16/2000 | |
| 8164 | 02/01/2000 | 612338 | Information on 5r55e - 4r55e - 4r44e pump alignment tools. *tt | 06/07/2000 | |
| 6915 | 09/01/1999 | 6090253 | Subject regarding the abs module active command modes features of the ngs software version 16.1 is not functioning. *tt | 03/13/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 01212 | 10/29/2001 | 627756 | Some vehicles equipped with 4.0l ohv engines may exhibit a loud a/c clutch engagement. *tt | 02/22/2002 | |
| 15227 | 09/01/2001 | 625777 | Some ev vehicles may exhibit a/c inopeative or diagnostic trouble codes related to a/c system. *tt | 12/03/2001 | |
| 01186 | 09/17/2001 | 625700 | Information on climate control, loud a/c clutch cycling noise.*jb | 11/30/2001 | |
| 15198 | 08/01/2001 | 624982 | Some vehicles may exhibit loud a/c clutch cycling noise condition. *jg | 11/16/2001 | |
| 15167 | 08/01/2001 | 624656 | Some vehicles may exhibit a loud compressor cycling noise. *yh | 11/08/2001 | |
| 12997 | 07/01/1999 | 614782 | Some vehicles may exhibit no / low a/c performance at high ambient temperatures and prolonged idle. *tt | 12/14/2000 | |
| 985088 | 11/01/1998 | 613216 | Right rear air conditioner compressor mountng bolt was deleted from production for the 1999 3.ol ef1/4 ranger & 4.0l explorer/mountaineer vehicles. *tt ohv | 06/19/2000 | |
| 12080 | 11/01/1998 | 613059 | Information regarding the right rear a/c compressor mounting bolt that was deleted from production for some models *mjs | 06/16/2000 | |
| 6692 | 07/01/1999 | 610733 | Some vehicles may exhibit no / low air conditioner performance at high ambient temperatures and prolonged idle. *tt | 05/11/2000 | |
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| 12585 | 03/01/1999 | 605312 | Information on repairing climate control system interior odor. *tt | 06/08/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 12518 | 03/01/1999 | 6091761 | Concerns with the in-dash cd stops operating when hot / radio display reads cd too hot. *tt | 11/14/2000 | |
| 985134 | 11/01/1998 | 613271 | Some supercabs may exhibit a buzz from the rear speakers. *tt | 06/20/2000 | |
| 985133 | 11/01/1998 | 613270 | Some vehicles equipped with a dual media (am/fm/cass/cd) radio may exhibit an audio concern of no display or graphics. *tt | 06/20/2000 | |
| 12127 | 11/01/1998 | 613149 | Some vehicles equipped with a dual media (am/fm/cass/cd) radio may exhibit an audio concern of no display or graphics. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 12128 | 11/01/1998 | 613150 | Some ranger supercabs may exhibit a buzz from the rear speakers. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 13447 | 11/01/1999 | 610883 | Exhibiting a no audio or inoperative during initial power-up. *tt | 05/16/2000 | |
| 7423 | 11/01/1999 | 610812 | Sssome vehicles may exhibit a no audio or inoperative radio at intial power-up after radio replacement service. *tt | 05/15/2000 | |
| 99129 | 06/14/1999 | 606460 | Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt | 08/24/1999 | |
| 12573 | 03/01/1999 | 605297 | Information regarding the audio system selective lighting feature. *tt | 06/07/1999 | |
| 5652 | 03/01/1999 | 605192 | Complaints that the in-dash cd stops operating when hot. *tt | 06/03/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| Requested to have governor (speed limiter) removed from vehicle, ford dealership will not remove. *ak consumer wants governor (speed limiter) removed because it allows the speedometer to exceed at a speed of only 90 mph, dealer declined removal stating that the speed limiter is a safety feature. *tt | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 02/02/1999 | 4 | 02/02/1999 | |
| While driving with air conditioner on, engine surges. consumer has contacted dealer. *ak consumer has contacted four dealers, they are unable to rectify problems. (problems since vehicle was new) *mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Air condition control does not adjust out of maximum cold air. mjs | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
| 03/04/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving 60 mph and without warning, spare tire unlatched, and or wire rusted, resulting in release of spare tire. there was a metal wire locking tire in place.*ak *tt | |||